Fact Check: Viral photo of RSS members attacking a man is fake

A photograph of an angry mob, wearing saffron scarves and carrying swords, attacking a person has gone viral on social media, along with the claim that the RSS is a terrorist organisation that is controlling the government.

The RSS are terrorists. They’ve always been so. Now they control the government in #India 🇮🇳

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Satya Priya BN

Motivated professional with a zeal to learn, Sathya Priya has more than 5 years of experience as a Content and Digital manager in Press, Electronic and Digital media. She is Andhra Pradesh government accredited Multimedia Journalist. Ms Priya has worked for more than 4 years as Web and Digital media manager in Bhaarat Today, telugu TV channel. Along with news, she has experience in television program production. Demonstrated excellent management and leadership skills to lead the Digital Media staff. Worked collaboratively with staff, management and IT support. A science Post Graduate, with great computing skills, She is a fact checker certified by Google News Initiative. She has also completed Fundamentals of Digital Marketing Certification from Google.